We had a great evening representing the firm at the 2021 AIA Alabama Conference on Architecture, taking home awards for Auburn University Mell Classroom, 2200 Magnolia, The Switch, and AIA Alabama Young Architect of The Year.
Auburn University Mell Classroom
Merit Award
As a transformational environment embodying the spirit and promotion of learning, the Mell Classroom Building is an effective addition and new entry to the Ralph Brown Draughon Library that serves as an academic “living room” at the heart of the campus. The project met the challenge to transform and advance the academic experience for both students and faculty by promoting a series of teaching methods and interactions both inside and outside of the classroom. Tiered lecture halls, seminar, active learning classrooms, and team study rooms make up the core elements, with each integrating the latest technology to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, enable collaboration, and promote ongoing assessment and evolving pedagogy over the years.
2200 Magnolia
Merit Award
Vacant for two decades, the unique 1920s corner structure was renovated to meet state and federal historic preservation requirements and qualified for tax credit funding in a fresh, simple way. The design of the contemporary 11,500 SF, 2-story, office buildout for Bayer Properties transforms the historic space with new life and transparency, encouraging collaboration and connectivity with the surroundings. Their restoration and integration into the design compliments the clean, simple elements that float within the envelope to create an inviting lobby, transitions over floor level differences inherent to the building, and an exciting variety of workspace types from private office to open office, and conferencing to phone booths.
The Switch
People’s Choice Award
REV Birmingham's vision for The Switch - Birmingham’s future Innovation District. The goal was to design a vibrant space that brings new life, creativity and economic growth to the 4-5 block radius around the Innovation Depot. What was once a railroad switch, where trains could switch from one track to another, will hopefully be the next place for the people to come together and experience something new.